CONYERS — Public school students in Rockdale and Newton counties are taking a break from the classroom. The week-long fall break for both school systems starts Monday; students will return to school on Monday, Oct. 14.

Central offices for both school systems will operate on abbreviated schedules during fall break.

In Newton County, the Board of Education Administrative Offices will be open Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but closed on Thursday and Friday.

In Rockdale County, the Central Office will be open Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and closed on Friday.

Student registration in Rockdale will be open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., and closed on Friday.